How to prune Gloxinia

How to prune branches in the big cave

Pruning time : The big cave can be pruned before, during and after the flowering period.

Gloxinia needs to be pruned when it is in bloom, especially in summer. If any leaves turn yellow due to excessive sunlight, they must be pruned off. Even if they are normal leaves, those that grow too large and too vigorously and hinder the growth of flowers must be pruned off, or they can be pruned off in half.

Before flowering, it is necessary to pinch off the top to remove the dominance of the top. During flowering, if the leaves around the flowers hinder flowering, they need to be pruned. After flowering, the remaining flowers and unopened buds need to be pruned off. If you do not need to keep seeds, it is best to cut off the flower stems.

Large cave pruning tips

Gloxinia is a flower with a very long flowering period, which can last from April to November. It is necessary to remove the branches that are not growing well in time and retain the healthy branches and leaves. If there are dense branches, sick branches, old branches, long branches or crossed branches, they can be pruned.

Big cave pruning grows fast

Before flowering, you need to do the work of pinching the tops of the flowers, and then prune the overly dense branches in time. After flowering, you can prune the flowering branches to reduce the loss of nutrients and concentrate the nutrients on the growth of new branches. The plant will also grow more robustly.

Big cave pruning and flowering

When the big rock cave is growing vigorously, the branches need to be pruned in time. If there are too many branches and leaves around, they will rob the flower buds of nutrients and need to be pruned to promote flowering.

Precautions for pruning in large caves

After pruning, Gloxinia must be maintained in a cool, ventilated and warm environment, and the temperature and humidity must be controlled during maintenance. After pruning, water it appropriately, and never sprinkle water on the leaves, otherwise it will cause the leaves of the plant to rot, and in severe cases it will cause the plant to wither and die. Just keep the soil slightly moist.